The distance between Sasebo and Okayama is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sasebo to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
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Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Okayama.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Okayama.
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There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,630 ($160).
The distance between Sasebo and Okayama is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Sasebo and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Okayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥21,630 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Okayama. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Okayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sasebo and Okayama. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
Nishitetsu and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Sasebo and Okayama. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Okayama. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sasebo and Okayama. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 20m | ¥21,630($160) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train | 3h 50m | ¥26,420($195) | hourly | 767km (476 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥24,505($180) | hourly | 765km (475 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 5h 45m | ¥25,875($190) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 5h 50m | ¥27,245($200) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥26,830($195) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ¥14,510($105) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | ¥14,510($105) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | ¥9,310($68) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | ¥7,940($58) | on demand | 531km (330 miles) |
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The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.